A more elaborate description in English follows (taken from the Ouellette family
reunion): The upper part is colored in on a blue background and is a representation
of loyalty, fidelity adn truth. Since ancient times, when brides wore a blue
ribbon, the color is associated with purity and love. On it is a dove holding
a spread out green olive branch in its beak; nobility, serenity, and peace.
Silver has also been associated with the qualities of purity and chastity, because
it withstands the test of fire. Situated in the center of teh silver is a wild
boar. This animal takes a great deal of its symbolic significance from Norse
mythology and to it were attributed the qualities of courage andfertility. Over
the centuries, the boar has become associated with bravery and perserverance.
Accompanied above it is a piece of silk stuff with three pendants all colored
red, which represents fire. In military application, this color signifies fortitude.
Often the symbolism of the color is dependent on the shade, but in general it
denotes valor, patriotism and creative power. Below the wild boar are three
forked lances colored black, all of them ranging across the shield horizontally.
There are many meanings connected with this symbol. In ancient times it was
linked with the quality of authority. In later usage it denoted speed, directness,
keeness and great potential power.